This is not an in-depth look at all of the research on the brain (such a resource would fill stacks of books). Instead, the goal of this brain tour is to familiarize you with major brain structures and their functions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that functions to make human beings unique.
Poems. Even if you aren't a poet, you can still write a simple poem in your child's birthday card. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can be as silly and clever as you want, and it doesn't even need to make a ton of sense. Even a short, simple poem about her can be memorable.
1 Split class into groups of four and ask them to write the numbers 1,2,3 and 4 on four separate pieces of card. 2  Start game and use 'listen again' button twice, ask each group to hold up a card to show how many syllables there are in a word. 3  Once every group is holding up a card reveal the correct answer on screen.